Construction Manager

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Bird Construction Full time

Construction Manager - Industrial

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Vice President, Industrial West, the Construction Manager is responsible to manage the overall planning, coordination and control of the project while focusing on the client’s requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project.

This position will be based on remote construction sites in Canada

What You Will Be Working On

Construction Management
- Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating major industrial projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
- Participate in development and submitting construction project budget estimates
- Planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitoring progress against established schedules
- Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Liaise with engineers, clients, suppliers, subcontractors and others working on the project
- Build an inclusive culture of high safety and production performance from establishing trust and relationships with both the team and client
- Align construction crews and supervisors with adequate daily work instructions to direct reports.
- Coordinate manpower movement within area of command and across multiple crafts.
- Ensure all internal processes and/or client business processes are communicated and followed by the appropriate level of supervision.
- Lead presentations to key stakeholders to ensure proper communication within the project execution team
- Lead innovation and value engineering sessions to drive a solutions-oriented focus to Projects and Clients
- Ensure employees are following all predetermined divisional processes and procedures set forth by the construction and planning teams to ensure all deficiencies are remediated.
- Work with the Project Leads to review and prepare needs assessments of equipment and materials and requisition required items.
- Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine construction plans. Identify and rectify any issues or questions pertaining to the documents.
- Evaluate/solve constructability and planning issues.
- Organize set up of site facilities.
- Implement, develop and ensure the safety program is followed on site.
- Ensure personnel are working according to the main project schedule.
- Work corrective actions with client and engineering to address any actions resulting from punch lists.
- Prepare progress survey and reporting to Project Director detailing current project status.
- Ensure proper progressing from area of command is relayed to Project Controls.
- Lead daily planning meetings with Superintendents, Construction Planner and Discipline Planners to ensure the plan is on target.
- Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
- Experience with the process of AWP which brings construction professionals into planning from the start to facilitate the early development of detailed CWPs (Construction Work Packages) that will ultimately guide the field activities

Employee and Talent Management
- Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of direct reports.
- Coach and develop direct reports and employees on site.
- Recruitment of field supervisory staff
- Partner with Human Resources to align people strategies to business objectiv


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